2-Day Petra Tour from Tel Aviv: Treasury, Monastery, Market

You explore Petra on foot or horseback, choosing your own pace across 2,300 years of carved red-rock architecture.

A 2-day guided tour from Tel Aviv to Petra, Jordan's ancient Nabataean capital, with overnight accommodation, entrance fees and lunch included. Day one crosses the border and reaches the iconic Treasury and Royal Tombs via the Siq gorge. Day two offers free time to hike to the Monastery, visit the Great Temple and Byzantine Church, browse the Bedouin Market, and explore at your own speed before returning to Tel Aviv.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Travel and explore Petra site

• Bus ride from Tel Aviv to Petra
• Cross border to Jordan
• Explore Petra on foot or horseback
• Walk through the Siq to Petra Treasury
• Visit Obelisk Tomb and Petra Theater
• See colonnaded street and decorated shrines
• Stay overnight near Petra Archeological Park

Day 2: Full day Petra exploration and return

• Breakfast near Petra
• Visit Petra Monastery on hill
• Explore Petra Great Temple and Byzantine Church
• See Qasr Al Bint Temple and Urn Tomb
• Shop at Bedouin Market
• Visit Petra Museum
• Return ride to Eilat and Tel Aviv

The experience

The bus leaves Tel Aviv and crosses into Jordan, with border control and customs taking up to an hour. Once at Petra, you choose whether to walk or ride horseback through the Siq (a smooth gorge carved into the rock), to reach the Treasury, the site's most recognizable structure. From there, the day unfolds through the Obelisk Tomb, the ancient Theater, and a colonnaded street lined with decorated shrines. You'll stay overnight in a hotel next to the archaeological park, with lunch at an authentic local restaurant on the first day.

The second day is yours to spend as you wish. Most visitors head to the Petra Monastery, also called Al Dayr, perched on a nearby hill with views across the site. The Great Temple's grand columns, the Byzantine Church, Qasr Al Bint Temple, and the Urn Tomb are all within reach. The Bedouin Market sells handmade souvenirs, and many people end the day at the Petra Museum to learn how Nabataean culture shaped these structures over centuries. You return to Eilat and then to your drop-off point in Tel Aviv.

A qualified guide leads the tour in English (Spanish available for additional cost). The bus is air-conditioned and spacious for the long drive. You'll need a valid passport and should bring $65–$125 in cash for Jordanian border fees, depending on your visa status. Wear comfortable walking shoes and pack layers. The desert is warm by day and cool at night. Breakfast on the first day is not included, though there's a stop on the way south. Lunch is provided.

What’s included

• A fully qualified and licensed tour guide.
• entrance fees to Petra.
• border crossing assistance.
• lunch in an authentic local restaurant on day one.
• overnight accommodation with breakfast at a hotel next to Petra.
• transport by air-conditioned bus.

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Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 02:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (2 to 11 years)

GroupUp to 40

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Bein Harim Ltd

Is this one for you?The 2-day structure gives you a full day to roam Petra freely after the guided introduction, so you can chase the Monastery hike, linger at the temples, or return to favorite spots without rushing back to Tel Aviv the same afternoon.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

In English. In Spanish, at 02:00.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (2 to 11 years).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is the Petra Treasury and why is it the main attraction?

The Petra Treasury is the iconic carved facade at the end of the Siq gorge, adorned with intricate decorations and dating back roughly 2,300 years. It's the most photographed structure at Petra and the first major sight most visitors encounter after entering the archaeological park.

Can I explore Petra on my own, or do I have to stay with the guide the whole time?

On the second day you have free time to explore the entire site at your own pace. You can hike to the Monastery, visit the temples and tombs, and browse the Bedouin Market without a set itinerary.

What happens at the border crossing between Israel and Jordan?

Border control and customs can take up to an hour. You'll need a valid passport and must pay $65–$125 in cash directly to Jordanian authorities for visa fees and border charges, depending on whether you require a visa. Israeli passport holders must use their Israeli passport at every crossing.

Do I get to choose between walking and horseback at Petra?

Yes. Once you arrive at Petra, you can explore either on foot or on horseback. The choice is yours, and both routes lead through the same archaeological sites.

What's included in the tour price and what do I need to bring separately?

The tour includes the guide, entrance to Petra, border assistance, lunch on day one, overnight accommodation with breakfast, and transport by air-conditioned bus. Breakfast on the first morning is not included, though there's a stop to buy it on the drive south. Bring comfortable walking shoes, layers for temperature changes, and the exact cash amount for border fees.